Year 4 Decimals
Understand tenths and hundredths; compare and order decimals; round to the nearest whole number.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What number is the arrow pointing to?
- 0.7
- 0.08
- 0.9
- 0.8
Answer: 0.8. The line from 0 to 1 is split into ten equal steps (tenths); the arrow is on step 8, so it points to 0.8.
ProCompare and infer.
Which is the largest? 0.5, 0.50, 0.45.
- 0.5 and 0.50 are equal and largest.
- 0.50
- 0.45 because it has more digits.
- 0.5
Answer: 0.5 and 0.50 are equal and largest.. 0.5 = 0.50 (trailing zeros don't change the value). Both > 0.45.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A jug holds 7 litres of juice and is shared equally between 10 glasses. How many litres does each glass hold?
- 0.7
- 0.07
- 70
- 0.8
Answer: 0.7. 7 ÷ 10 = 0.7 litres.
Skills in this topic
- Comparing DecimalsPractise comparing decimals within Decimals for Year 4, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Adding DecimalsPractise adding decimals within Decimals for Year 4, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Subtracting DecimalsPractise subtracting decimals within Decimals for Year 4, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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- What is covered in Year 4 Decimals?
- Understand tenths and hundredths; compare and order decimals; round to the nearest whole number. Key skills include Comparing Decimals, Adding Decimals, Subtracting Decimals.
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